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Chapter -9 Starting With Libre Office Base Class x q and A

The document provides a detailed overview of LibreOffice Base, including differences between data types like Memo and Varchar, Number and Decimal, as well as Design View and Datasheet View. It lists the main menu items in the Base User Interface and labels its components, such as the Title Bar and Database Pane. Additionally, it outlines steps for defining a primary key, sorting tables, and using the navigation box for record management.

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Chapter -9 Starting With Libre Office Base Class x q and A

The document provides a detailed overview of LibreOffice Base, including differences between data types like Memo and Varchar, Number and Decimal, as well as Design View and Datasheet View. It lists the main menu items in the Base User Interface and labels its components, such as the Title Bar and Database Pane. Additionally, it outlines steps for defining a primary key, sorting tables, and using the navigation box for record management.

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CLASS-X

CHAPTER 9-Starting with Libre Office Base

Page no. 172 DDEOP

D. Answer the following questions .

Q1. Differentiate between:

a) Memo and Varchar data type:

 Memo: Used to store large amounts of text (up to several gigabytes depending on the
system). It is ideal for lengthy text entries like comments or notes.
 Varchar: Used to store variable-length text data, typically with a character limit (e.g.,
255 characters). Suitable for shorter text entries like names or titles.

b) Number and Decimal data type:

 Number: Used to store numeric values, which can be whole numbers or integers.
 Decimal: Used to store numbers with decimal places. It provides precise control over
the number of digits before and after the decimal point, making it suitable for
financial calculations or measurements requiring precision.

c) Design View and Datasheet View of a table:

 Design View: Allows users to define the structure of a table, such as field names, data
types, and setting primary keys. It’s where the schema is created and edited.
 Datasheet View: Displays the actual data in the table in a grid format, similar to a
spreadsheet. In this view, users can enter, edit, and view data.

Q2. Name the menu items present on the Base User Interface.

In LibreOffice Base, the main menu items are:

 File
 Edit
 View
 Insert
 Format
 Tools
 Window
 Help
Q3. Label the components of the LibreOffice Base User Interface:

1. Title Bar: Located at the top, it displays the name of the current database or file.
2. Database Pane: Located on the left-hand side, it provides access to different
components of the database such as Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports.
3. Tasks Pane: Found in the center or right side, it shows tasks like opening, creating, or
managing database objects.
4. Status Bar: Located at the bottom, it displays information about the current state of
the database, such as zoom level or current mode (edit/view).

Q4. How can we define a primary key in a table?

To define a primary key in a table:

1. Open the table in Design View.


2. Select the field that you want to set as the primary key (it should contain unique
values).
3. Right-click on the field (or use the toolbar) and select Primary Key.
4. The field will be marked as the primary key with a key icon next to it.

Q5. Write steps to sort the table in descending order of the primary key.

1. Open the table in Datasheet View.


2. Locate the column representing the primary key.
3. Right-click on the primary key column header.
4. Select Sort Descending from the context menu.
5. The table will now be sorted in descending order based on the primary key.

Q6. What is the use of the navigation box with respect to tables in a database?

The navigation box in a database table allows users to:

 Move between different records (first, previous, next, last).


 Jump to a specific record by entering the record number.
 Add, edit, or delete records easily. It provides an easy way to browse through the
records without manually scrolling through the entire table.

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